Through the spring and summer, we will be counting down the Jets roster player by player. We continue the series by discussing Chase Curtis.
Name: Chase Curtis
Number: 87
Year With Jets: 1st
Projected Role: Tight end practice squad contender
His 2025: Curtis’ final season at TCU saw him register 13 catches for 167 yards, and 2 touchdowns. The Jets signed him as a free agent after he went unselected in the 2026 NFL Draft.
2026 will be a success if: Curtis shows enough potential in training camp and the
exhibition games to earn a practice squad slot. He is the longest of long shots to make the 53 man roster. He has a lot of development to do as a wide receiver. It would be tough to count on him to do much blocking. At a listed weight of 235 pounds, he would be one of the smallest tight ends in the league. There also aren’t many open roster spots at the position. Kenyon Sadiq, Mason Taylor, and Jeremy Ruckert are locks to be on the roster. There is no guarantee the Jets will keep a fourth. If they do, veteran Jelani Woods likely has the inside track. Curtis would do well by merely snagging a practice squad spot and giving himself a chance to continue developing.
Odds of making the roster: Longshot (<25%)
